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RSPB strumpshaw fen

Situated beside the River Yare, boasting a range of broadland habitats and wildlife to discover.

A group of people walking alongside a riverbank. A group of people walking alongside a riverbank.

Welcome to RSPB STRUMPSHAW FEN

Situated beside the River Yare, near Norwich, you will find a fantastic range of Broadland habitats and wildlife to discover amongst the woodland.  

RSPB Strumpshaw Fen is a calming escape from overwhelming, everyday living. We welcome people to RSPB Strumpshaw Fen to benefit from its rich biodiversity, thriving wildlife and tranquil setting.

Broadland habitats

Strumpshaw Fen is situated on the famous River Yare with an amazing range of wildlife and the high chance of spotting Kingfishers.

Close to Norwich

Strumpshaw Fen is well connected and only 6 miles East of busy Norwich.

Variety of walks

Our Strumpshaw camp is based in the woods but we have access to stunning boardwalks through the reedbeds and plenty more.

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If coming by car

The reserve is best approached from the village of Brundall which lies east of Norwich just off the A47.

From the A47 roundabout, drive through Brundall and continue on the same road out towards Strumpshaw. Soon after you pass the Strumpshaw sign, turn right into Stone Road, and immediately right again into Low Road. The reserve car park is 500m down Low Road on the right.

If coming by bus

First Bus, Green Line 16

An hourly bus service from Norwich stops 0.7 miles (1.1 km) from the reserve on the Brundall to Strumpshaw Road at the junction of Long Lane and Stone Road (weekdays and Saturdays only).

If coming by train

A number of trains on the Norwich to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft (Wherry Lines) services call at Buckenham station by request at the weekend. Four trains each way call on Sundays and Public Holidays, one on Saturdays. Strumpshaw Fen is about a mile away, via quiet lanes.

The other nearby station is Brundall, 1.4 miles (2.3km) from the reserve.

A lush green field with a highland cow standing in it. A lush green field with a highland cow standing in it.

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE OUR CAMP

MEET THE TEAM

Meet our friendly, expert team who use their deeply rooted knowledge of nature to connect people to themselves and others.

Sus - Green Light Trust Coordinator

Sus

Coordinator

Blickling Hall

Oxburgh Estate

Strupshaw Fen

 I really enjoy being the first point contact for adults gives me the opportunity to listen and reassure that GLT is a ‘ safe , welcoming , non-judgemental place to be.

Chris

Chris

Facilitator

Blickling Hall

Oxburgh Estate

Strupshaw Fen

I love being outdoors amongst the trees and using everything nature has to offer is a great way to improve our participants’ wellbeing.

Nicola - Green Light Trust Manager

Nicola

Operations Manager

Blickling Hall

Oxburgh Estate

Strupshaw Fen

I am passionate in supporting the organisation, to deliver the best possible service for those who access GLT, whilst making their journey with us full of memories & skills that last a lifetime.

Our partners for RSPB Strumpshaw Fen

Our partnership with RSPB means we can welcome participants into Minsmere and other sites, to appreciate the beautiful woodland and all it has to offer.

Our other camps

This is just one of our beautiful, natural spaces. Walk around our other camps for a while to see where else we connect people to nature.

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Blickling Estate

A view of the trees in Blickling Estate

A National Trust estate covering over 4,600 acres with 950 acres of woodland and parkland.

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Oxburgh Estate

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Trinity Park

A camp fire store with a a handmade sign spelling out 'fire' in green letters.

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RSPB Minsmere

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An internationally important nature reserve on the Suffolk coast, located between Aldeburgh and Southwold.

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Camp accessibility

Most of our work is outdoors and in wonderful woodland settings, this does mean that our camps are not always fully accessible all year round, but we can look to make reasonable adjustments. Talk to us about what you need and we will do our very best to accommodate you.

WHO WE SUPPORT

We support children, young people and adults so they can connect with nature and each other.

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

HOW WE WORK

By connecting health and wellbeing to nature we’re able to deliver something truly special. Learn about our practices here.

GET IN TOUCH

Speak to our team to understand more about who we support, how we might work together and the impact we have across Norfolk and Suffolk.